SootyTernCapsize

Capsize recovery practice in the Earl Craig, a Sooty Tern sailboat. I trailered the EC to northern Wisconsin for a week of sailing along with family reunion and decided to see what a capsize and subsequent recovery was like.

[@styx85]

You're lucky, I don't usually get a round of applause when I capsize!

[@jeffvair62]

Wow. That boat doesn't want to go over! Great video...

[@liefjorgen]

This boat looks ridiculously hard to capsize

[@Thebarco]

Wow

[@compassionateresolutions]

Great video. Very helpful. Was there any added ballast in the hull during this test?

[@texasflyboat]

Yes. I installed four 25 lb lead pigs adjacent (bolted to garboards) to the centerboard trunk during the build.

[@johnhaughey5347]

Do the lead pigs assist with recovery, do you have any pics of them installed,Thank you

[@terryfinley7760]

@@johnhaughey5347I’m sure they would help right the boat since they are located in the bottom of the floors.